Items with tag “valentine's day”

January 28, 2008, 10:35AM

A commenter in the Easton forum needs advice. He doesn't know what to get his lady for Valentine's Day, but the catch is the price limit is $10. "See we set a limit on how much to spend, and this year is $10. I know, not much, BUT if we didn't set limits, we'd both spend every dime on... Full story »

February 07, 2008, 12:30AM

If you're lucky enough to have a special someone, it's a week and counting until you'll have to find some way to express your love for Valentine's Day. The love letter is a traditional and free way to get the job done. The Internet is bulging with sites to help you find just the right words. But be careful... Full story »

February 08, 2008, 12:01PM

TONIGHT Guitar duo Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer will be playing 8 tonight at Easton's Sette Luna, 219 Ferry St. Sette Luna gets rave reviews pretty consistently for its food, service and atmosphere. Add live music on the weekends to the mix and it makes for a nice change of pace from your usual watering hole. SATURDAY The seventh... Full story »

February 10, 2008, 12:30AM

Office romance gets a bad rap. Especially if one watches too much television, where it's easy to equate workplace hook-ups with scandalous affairs. True, there are dangers and one must proceed prudently and professionally. But in many cases, on-the-job connections can produce deeper relationships. Read the pros and cons here as outlined by Newhouse News Service reporter Katharine Reynolds... Full story »

February 13, 2008, 3:55PM

My fiancee and I struggled for months to figure out what song would be an ideal "first dance" tune for our upcoming wedding reception. We're both huge indie music fans, so we wanted something in that vein. Ha. You try finding an upbeat love song by Death Cab For Cutie or The Mescaleros. Full story »

February 13, 2008, 5:08PM

I went out of town this past weekend to our former capital, and I have to tell you, I've never seen so many hopeless romantics than displayed on the driveways I drove by in the City of Brotherly Love. In the time it took to travel two miles, I saw 62 houses decorated for Valentine's Day. Red and pink... Full story »

February 13, 2008, 5:11PM

February 14, 2008, 12:26AM

JLo said it with a hit song: "Love Don't Cost a Thing." (Click the arrow below if you don't remember.) It's Valentine's Day, and while the retailers and card makers don't want us telling you this, you can show that special someone how much they mean to you without dipping into this month's mortgage or rent money. Assistant Features... Full story »

February 14, 2008, 8:54AM

READING -- A study shows that lovers' kisses on Valentine's Day, or any day, mean different things to different people. In particular, an assistant psychology professor at Albright College in Reading says the desires of the men and the women doing the kissing could be worlds apart. Susan Hughes is co-author of a study on the subject with researchers at... Full story »

February 14, 2008, 2:22PM

Slate Belt King and Queen crowned Murray and Miriam Badner were named king and queen during a Valentine's Day luncheon held today at the Slate Belt Nursing and Rehab Center in Washington Township, Pa. Murray and Miriam have been married for 68 years and both live at the center. Full story »

February 14, 2008, 5:07PM

It's still Valentine's Day, although late in the afternoon -- too late to repair any last-minute Valentine's Day damage you've done to your sweetie through forgetfulness. Just be glad you're not being stalked by Martha Stewart. I received an e-mail from an Oli Landwijt -- I don't even know an Oli Landwijt -- who offers up a tastefully stacked,... Full story »

February 09, 2009, 3:12PM

February 11, 2009, 5:00AM

OK, guys. For 51 weeks of the year, you really don't have to pay much attention to flowers. But this week, all bets are off. Valentine's Day is when cupid meets commerce. Puny budget or not, you're on the hook to come up with something flower-like to show that special gal just how sensitive, caring and thoughtful you really... Full story »

February 12, 2009, 9:58AM

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area is observing Valentine's Day this week by offering 50 percent off the adoption fees of 50 shelter animals. The event, held to find homes for some of the 500 animals in its Swatara Township shelter, is to run through Saturday. Full story »

February 09, 2010, 9:32AM

February 10, 2010, 11:36AM

Who says that beer isn't romantic? Wine isn't the only adult beverage that can "set the mood" for a special evening with your sweetie. Is your love one of those hard to shop for people? I have some terrific Valentine's ideas for the beer lover in your life - or for yourself. ~ A weekend getaway to The Inn... Full story »